Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Must fill all the requirements of the Direct Support Professional position including, but not limited to, working at developing independent living skills, administering medications, promoting opportunities for choice, participating in recreation activities, and any other tasks required to ensure the safety and well-being of the consumers.

• Will be responsible for documenting all paperwork required, including incident reports, log entries and Res. Hab progress notes when appropriate.
• Will track all medical appointments and follow-up appointments and document in tracking forms.
• Will track all lab tests, as well as other tests and ensure correct documentation in medical tracking log.
• Will document all consults, refusals and MD recommendations appropriately.
• Will ensure that medication inventories are completed at least weekly, ad will order new medication as prescribed, in a timely manner, and maintain the medication storage area in accordance with regulations.
• Identify medication errors and communicate the errors to the nurse and manager effectively.
• Will communicate with the nurse and manager via a Medical Communication Log.
• Will follow all AMAP procedures.
• Will attend ISP or other meetings when requested.
• Will maintained open lines of communication with management and staff.
• Will perform any other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements

• NYS Driver license
• HS Diploma or GED
• 1 year of HHA, CNA experience a plus
• 2 years of Direct Support Professional experience a plus

Benefits

$20.25 p/hour. We offer a competitive suite of benefits including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401K, tuition reimbursement program and much more.